Swerve Strickland and Adam Copeland previously worked together in WWE prior to jumping ship to AEW.
Speaking on a recent edition of the “NotSam Wrestling” podcast, Strickland recalled the advice the former Edge gave him during their time in WWE. He said,
“He started studying tapes, getting on the phone with me watching 205 Live matches and dissecting them for like 30 minutes on the phone. I got two of the biggest compliments of my tenure there, when [Copeland] said … ‘[Swerve’s positioning and offense] makes sense from a fighting-combatant stand.’”
Strickland also revealed that Copeland told him that he saw a bit of Bret Hart in him. Additionally, WWE NXT trainer Matt Bloom said Strickland reminded him of Randy Orton.
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Swerve Strickland, also known as Shane Strickland, and Adam Copeland, famously known as Edge, have had a history of working together in the professional wrestling industry. Both wrestlers were previously part of WWE before making the decision to join All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
During a recent episode of the “NotSam Wrestling” podcast, Strickland shared some valuable advice that Copeland had given him during their time together in WWE. Strickland mentioned that Copeland would study tapes and spend time on the phone with him, dissecting 205 Live matches for about 30 minutes. This level of dedication and attention to detail from Copeland left a lasting impression on Strickland.
One of the biggest compliments that Strickland received from Copeland was when he said that Swerve’s positioning and offense in the ring made sense from a fighting-combatant standpoint. This compliment speaks volumes about Strickland’s ability to tell a story through his wrestling style and make it believable for the audience.
In addition to this, Copeland also compared Strickland to legendary wrestler Bret Hart, highlighting the similarities he saw between the two. This comparison is significant as Hart is widely regarded as one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time. It shows that Strickland possesses a similar level of skill and finesse in the ring.
Furthermore, WWE NXT trainer Matt Bloom also saw potential in Strickland and compared him to another wrestling legend, Randy Orton. Orton is known for his smooth in-ring style and ability to adapt to various opponents and situations. Being compared to Orton by someone with Bloom’s experience and knowledge is a testament to Strickland’s talent and potential.
As Strickland continues his journey in AEW, fans can expect to see more of his unique wrestling style and storytelling abilities. His time spent with Copeland and Bloom has undoubtedly helped shape him into the wrestler he is today. With their guidance and support, Strickland has the potential to reach great heights in the wrestling industry.
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